Gerace, Calabria

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Gerace is one of the most impressive towns in the Calabria region of Italy. With striking 365 degree views over the immense valleys and coast, this town is on our list of the most beautiful villages in Italy and definitely a stop you do not want to miss when visiting Calabria.

The city's coast of arms contains the image of a raptor, 'hiferax' in Greek, recalling a legend of how the refugees from the coast first came to settle here. In fact, the city dates back thousands of years and over time has grown very rich in terms of both power and impressive cultural and artistic works which can all be found here.

Guided tours of course are available, though what is most impressive about this town are the magnificent views, the wonderful historical center, the impressive piazzas (central squares), which can easily be discovered by taking a walk through the center.

There is ample parking when you arrive to the height of the town, driving all the way up to the Norman castle as we did and then walking down to the main center will lead to a wonderful bar, gelateria where you can enjoy granita and wonderful Calabrese hospitality.

in the most southern part of Calabria, this is a town you do not want to miss when traveling through, for it will never cease to surprise even the most well-traveled among us.

Check out the sweeping views overlooking the valley towards the town in our video below!

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Gerace Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Gerace, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

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GERACE-ITALY CIRCA JANUARY 2016 Internal of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in the Little villa

Gerace is a town , Calabria, southern Italy

Gerace is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, southern Italy.

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church Chiesa del Carmine in Gerace village,Italy

Gerace, the ruins of the abandoned Norman castle, Aspromonte, Calabria, Italy

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Altomonte

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Lavender Fields of the Parco Pollino National Park at Morano Calabro

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San Nicola Arcella

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Scilla & Chianalea

Stilo

Tortora

Tropea

Vibo Valentia

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